Not So Sneaky...

I had a work meeting to go to, so Chad came home on his lunch break to watch the kids. I guess Luke thought he could pull a fast one on Chad. Instead of asking for some pie he thought he would just sneak some and nobody would know. Um, I think you got caught red handed Luke. I am so happy that Chad got photos of this!

LOTOJA 2010

Back in September Chad finally got to participate in LOTOJA. He and Craig trained for this all summer long. They put in thousands of training miles to prepare for the big day. Kristi and I got to go along and be their support vehicle, meeting them along the way to provide food, water and to shake the cow bell for encouragement.

Chad's goal was to finish the race in under 12 hrs. He was a bit disappointed because he was able to finish in just over 12 hrs. I thought he did amazing and every time we saw them they were going strong. This race was so fun to be apart of. This was a huge goal for Chad, and something he had wanted to do for a couple of years. Before the race we had talked about this being a one time thing...but now that Chad has done it, of course he wants to do it again. A) being he wants to beat his goal of under 12 hrs and B) he loved it! I am so grateful to my mom for taking Blake and Luke while we were gone. This is not something that would have worked well with kids. Austin was only 2 months so he got to come along.

Chad and Craig climbing Snake River Canyon

(the only action shot I got. When we saw them I was too busy shaking the cow bell and yelling out the window that I forgot to take pictures)
2nd feed zone and about 1/2 there.

Just after Chad crossed the finish line. I would have been on the ground after the 206 miles. He was walking around like it was no big deal.

Chad at the start line.

In Logan waiting for his group to approach the start line.

Just arrived at the race. Getting all the prep work done.

Just after the longest climb of the day. He acted like it was no big deal that he had just climbed for almost 100 miles.

Geared up and ready to go.

Water....check

Food...check

Chamois butter...check

These guys were totally prepared and hit the start line with confidence. The weather was perfect and they couldn't wipe those smiles off their faces!

Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Halloween was a 2 day event this year. Friday they started off with the festivities at the school, the costume parade and then the class party. Then they got to treat or treat at Chad's office. Uncle Craig's department really gets into it and decorates all their cubicles. They had fun going through all the different themes and collecting candy.

All three boys dressed up and ready to head out trick or treating. Too bad the weather didn't work out. Oh well, they looked adorable. The three cutest boys I've ever seen!

Blake the Ghostbuster. This costume was a hit. Blake is not into superhero stuff and that seems to be all there is for kids his age. I went out on a limb and got this one. He loved it. I even educated him about his costume by letting him watch the movie. He thought it was cool.

Luke the Mailman. At first Luke had his heart set on being a shark. But when he saw this mailman get up he quickly changed his mind. So glad he did, I have never seen a cuter postal worker!

Austin the Lion. This little guy had no choice. A) We already had this costume from when Blake was little and B) It is warm. What's not to like?

I had to work on Saturday, so Chad being the best dad ever, took the kids to a farm to pick out their pumpkin's then helped them carve them. I was so impressed! They were so excited to show me what they had been up to when I got home. And plus, it was all cleaned up and no sign of pumpkin carving! I should work more holidays.

Luke's Surgery

Luke had a small surgery done at Primary Children's last week. He did so well with everything. He thought having his own hospital room was awesome. He took full advantage of all the buttons on the bed, adjusted the bed up & down several times, controlled the lights, and loved the TV remote, he didn't keep it on one channel for more then about 30 seconds. I am just thankful he didn't hit the nurse call light. I told him it was only for emergencies, but stuff like that Luke can't help but push.

Luke thought his hospital visit was so much fun. Who wouldn't? As soon as he came out of surgery they offered him a slushie, Oreos & milk, Cheetos's, and anything else he wanted or could think of. My hospital experiences were never like that. Maybe I need to learn to flirt with the nurses like Luke...

Here he is trying out the "sleep mask"

Moab

For fall break we went to Moab. We did some camping, rode the ATV's, hiked, climbed the sand hill(Blake and I made it to the top), and explored with the boys. I am really starting to love Moab! The weather was amazing and there was so much to do. Seeing all the mountain bikers makes me want to try that out too. Hopefully Chad and I can go try it out sometime. First, I have to get rid of my 200lb Walmart mountain bike...

Moab is one of Blake's favorite places to go. Whenever we ask him where he wants to go camping the answer is always MOAB! This was Austins first camping trip, and it went smooth. I'm not gonna lie, having a trailer was a huge plus, thanks Grandma & Grandpa. Luke could not get enough of the sand. He was in heaven. He kept telling me he was at the beach.

We rode the ATV's out to Secret Spire

Bottom of the sand hill

Austin even got in on the hiking with his royal treatment

Hiking to the tunnel

Blake and Grandma Colyar

Lookout from the tunnel

Surgery

Chad had his 2nd knee surgery at the end of September, shortly after he completed his bike race. It ended up being better then we could have hoped for.

The ACL was not actually torn when they got in there. Excellent news! But his knee cap was in bad shape, and he had a huge bone spur, that would have eventually severed the ACL completely. Three incisions later, he is a new man, and is dying to get on the bike again. His recovery has been much better and faster then either one of us expected. I bet he is back on his bike by the weekend, he is having withdrawals.

Austin's Blessing

On September 5th we were able to bless Austin. Chad always does such an amazing job with our kids blessings. We were able to have all of our siblings attend except Chad's brother Dan and my brother Ryan and their families, we missed having them there.

After the blessing we hosted a small brunch with everyone. I was a little nervous to have it at our house because it's so small. But the weather was nice so we were able to have it outside and it all worked out.

We love being around family, thanks to everyone for all your love and support.